The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D2 (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)
€ 24,200
€ 32,600
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo S40 D2 is 0.7 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI.
Volvo S40 D2
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
57.2
69.7
79.6
55.7
70.7
77.2
69.7 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
57.2 in
Height
55.7 in
103.9
176.2
103.8
175.5
176.2 in
Length
175.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 D2
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
3005 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.6 %
General
Volvo S40 D2
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 D2
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
DPCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S40 D2
113 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S40 D2
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Performance
Volvo S40 D2
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
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26.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D2
26.59 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D2
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo S40 D2
55 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
45 mpg
city
37 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
795 mi
Range
609 mi
Volvo S40 D2
795 mi
609 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
96.6 kWh
Volvo S40 D2
88.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D2
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
